noun

mariner

mariner, sailor

The ancient mariner told a fascinating story.

The ancient mariner told a fascinating story.

a mariner: a sailor. The ancient mariner told a story.

Synonyms: sailor, seaman, seafarer

From Old French `marinier`, from `marin` 'marine'.

Think of 'marine' (of the sea) + '-er' (a person who does something). A 'mariner' is a 'sea person'.

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